Senior Software Engineer, Performance Platform

DoorDash is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Performance Platform team within the Developer Platform organization. This role focuses on building foundational tools and capabilities that enhance the performance characteristics of systems across DoorDash. The team's mission is to integrate performance considerations throughout the software development lifecycle, enabling developers to optimize their systems effectively.

The position involves developing critical components that help measure and tune service performance, creating developer tools, frameworks, and libraries that impact the entire engineering organization. You'll work closely with engineers, technical product managers, and engineering managers across different teams to deliver high-impact initiatives.

As a senior engineer, you'll be expected to mentor junior team members, lead cross-functional teams, and serve as a culture carrier for the Performance Platform team. The role requires strong expertise in backend infrastructure, with at least 5 years of experience and proficiency in object-oriented programming languages like Java, Kotlin, or Go.

DoorDash offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary ranges ($130,600 - $285,000 based on level and location), equity opportunities, extensive health benefits, parental leave, and various wellness programs. The company maintains a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, actively working to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who are passionate about platform engineering, performance optimization, and enabling other developers to build better systems. The role combines technical leadership with the chance to make a significant impact on DoorDash's rapidly growing technology infrastructure.